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Kern County Animal Services is one of the largest organizations in the Central Valley that rescues, houses and cares for lost and abandoned animals annually, enforces animal-related laws and acts to prevent cruelty to animals. We provide field services to the unincorporated areas of Bakersfield and Kern County. Our field staff works to prevent the spread of Rabies through our Rabies Control Program including enforcing the licensing of dogs, and rabies vaccinations for dogs. Field staff also responds to reports of animal bites and places animals under quarantine when necessary; responds to stray animal calls and attempts to reunite lost pets with their owners through identification to prevent pets from ever entering the shelter. Kern County Animal Services has one shelter located in Bakersfield. We also have a contracted sheltering facility in Lake Isabella. In addition to field and sheltering services, we have a variety of programs to assist the public in being a responsible pet owner and to help shelter pets including:

Low-cost vaccination, licensing and microchipping clinics
Foster Program
Volunteer Program
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program for low-income residents
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) Program
Safety Net Pet Food Program
General Pet Information and Referral Information for Community Services

If you are in need of assistance with pet related concerns, you can email [email protected]

If you need to contact field services or any of our shelters, please see our information below. Animal Control Dispatch - Bakersfield
Main Number: (661) 868-7100
Fax Number: (661) 868-7101
Email: [email protected]

- Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Animal Control Dispatch - Outside Bakersfield
Main Number: (661) 868-7100
Emergency Contact Info
Phone: (661) 868-7100 (Option #2)
- Before 8:00 AM and After 5:00 PM
- All Day Saturday - Sunday

Bakersfield Animal Shelter (Map)
3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Main Number: (661) 868-7100
Licensing Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Wednesday @ 2:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Adoption, Redemption and Intake Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Lake Isabella Animal Shelter (Map)
14891 Highway 178
Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Main Number: (760) 378-1131
Licensing Hours
Monday - Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Adoption, Redemption and Intake Hours
Monday - Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

11/10/2026

Kern County Animal Services will be closed tomorrow, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

11/10/2026

His owner passed away ):

Copper
Male, 5 years, 54 lbs
Treeing Walker Coonhound Mix

Copper - 5 Things:
*Full of energy and love
*Very friendly and affectionate
*Loves giving hugs
*Great in the car
*Follows commands and interacted well with a senior dog

Copper had the best afternoon with his outing crew! This energetic, lovable boy is full of affection and isn't shy about showing it. He loves giving hugs and making friends, and he interacted well with a senior dog during his adventure.

Copper was also great in the car! He's still working on his leash manners, but he follows commands and is ready to keep learning with someone who will give him guidance and patience.

This sweet boy has so much love to give and is hoping someone will open their heart and home to him. Could Copper be the forever companion you've been looking for?

This video and info provided courtesy of:

Kern County Animal Services (KCAS)
3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Mon–Sat: 10 AM–4 PM | Wed: 2 PM–7 PM
KCAS Quick Links: https://direc.to/oeeP

*Adoption fees are always waived for 30-Day Dogs & Cats
*If you do not live locally, you can adopt over the phone
*30 days of complimentary MetLife pet insurance (optional)
*Adoption fees include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and license at no additional cost

Adoption: 661-868-7100 • [email protected]
Foster: 661-868-7130 • [email protected]
Rescue: 661-549-4355 • [email protected]

Kern County’s biggest pet adoption event is THIS SATURDAY!This Saturday, November 14th, it's the Mega Pet Adoption event...

11/10/2026

Kern County’s biggest pet adoption event is THIS SATURDAY!

This Saturday, November 14th, it's the Mega Pet Adoption event at The Park at River Walk!

Over 100 pets from dozens of animal shelters and rescues will be there, all hoping to find their new forever homes.

Already have a pet? Bring them with you! You'll find plenty of vendors offering pet products and services to spoil the animals you already have!

Pet-Related Businesses & Services:

* Bakersfield Obedience Training
* Bakersfield Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty
* Bon Bon Ohana Mobile Pet Spa
* Central California Animal Disaster Team
* Cowpens Pet Resort
* Critters Without Litters
* Dogtopia
* Elana’s Fabulous Face Painting
* Fur and Feed
* House Call Nail Trims
* Jilly’s Collars
* JV Clothing Co
* Kern Canine Activities Club
* Kern County Probation Department
* Kern County Search and Rescue - BakSAR K9
* Kern Humane Society
* Kern Public Works
* Kisa Cat Rescue
* Major K9’s
* Martinez Kraft Creations
* Oaks Pet Hospital
* ROC - Veterinary Technology Program
* S&E Fabwork
* Scrunchies and More
* SNIP Bus
* Structured Canine Training
* Taquitos Pa Perritos
* The Friends Foundation
* Trail Trace
* Tuff Shed

It’s a pet-filled day of fun for the whole family!

Brought to you by Motor City Buick GMC, Tractor Supply Company, and Haddad Dodge Ram!

Find out more at Kern County Animal Services.org!

11/10/2026

Zenon #1170562
Spayed Female | 4 Years Old | 52 Pounds

Zenon - 5 Things:
*People-friendly and affectionate
*Enjoys exploring and playing ball
*Loves dipping her paws in the pool
*Knows how to sit for a treat
*Enjoys head scratches, belly rubs, and back rubs

What a beauty we have sitting in a kennel! Zenon has been here before. She was adopted a few years ago and returned as a stray on 10/21/26. The shelter attempted to contact the owner listed on her microchip, but no one has come forward to claim her.

Zenon is a fun girl with a playful side. She enjoys exploring the yard, dipping her paws in the pool, chasing a ball, and showing off her sit for a treat. When she's ready to relax, she's calm and loving, happy to soak up head scratches, belly rubs, and back rubs.

Zenon previously got along with other dogs during playgroup, but she recently had a scuffle with another dog. Her dog compatibility should be approached thoughtfully, with careful introductions.

Zenon has developed an upper respiratory infection (URI), which puts her at high risk.

She can still be met while sick. A foster home would give her a quieter place to recover and help reduce the stress of kennel life. Please like and share to help Zenon find a safe placement. She needs an adopter, foster, or rescue to step up!

This video and info provided courtesy of:

Kern County Animal Services (KCAS)
3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Mon–Sat: 10 AM–4 PM | Wed: 2 PM–7 PM
KCAS Quick Links: https://direc.to/oeeP

*Adoption fees are always waived for 30-Day Dogs & Cats
*If you do not live locally, you can adopt over the phone
*30 days of complimentary MetLife pet insurance (optional)
*Adoption fees include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and license at no additional cost

Adoption: 661-868-7100 • [email protected]
Foster: 661-868-7130 • [email protected]
Rescue: 661-549-4355 • [email protected]

11/09/2026

Kern County Animal Services will be closed this Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day.

11/09/2026

Update - Foster Home found for these 5, but there are other kittens who are also at risk. They need your help too! Email [email protected] to help!

🚨 URGENCY: 10/10 — FOSTER HOME NEEDED TODAY! 🚨

These 5 little babies are bottle-fed newborns who are completely dependent on human care. Without a foster home, they simply won't survive. They need someone willing to open their heart and home until they're old enough to be adopted at 8 weeks.

The shelter will provide EVERYTHING you need to care for them, completely FREE of charge. All you need to provide is a safe, loving place for these babies to grow.

If you can help, please reach out ASAP! Email [email protected]!

11/09/2026

Urgency = 9/10

Brownie, Sadie, Happy & Star - 5 Things:
*All four are friendly
*Okay around other dogs
*Young adults, just 1 year old
*Can be adopted separately
*Urgently need adopters, fosters, or rescue

Calling all networking troops, sharing soldiers, and dog lovers! This family needs our help! Brownie, Sadie, Happy, and Star were surrendered together on 10/14/26. They have already received two extensions, one for five days and another for two days, but they are once again at risk after developing upper respiratory infections (URI).

Although they came from the same home, they do not have to be adopted together. Each one deserves a person to call their own and a family to love forever. They're friendly, okay with other dogs, and still young adults with so much life ahead of them.

They won't care about your fashion sense or whether your hair is messy. They'll look at you like you're the best thing in the world and love you through every season. Please help them find their people before time runs out!

They are all desperately hoping for a miracle. Please like, share, repost, and share their story. Every bit of networking matters. They need adopters, fosters, or rescue immediately.

Brownie: Male | 1 Year Old | 71 Pounds | #1260004
Sadie: Female | 1 Year Old | 45 Pounds | #1260005
Happy: Female | 1 Year Old | 45 Pounds | #1260006
Star: Female | 1 Year Old | 51 Pounds | #1260007

This video and info provided courtesy of:

Kern County Animal Services (KCAS)
3951 Fruitvale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
Mon–Sat: 10 AM–4 PM | Wed: 2 PM–7 PM
KCAS Quick Links: https://direc.to/oeeP

*Adoption fees are always waived for 30-Day Dogs & Cats
*If you do not live locally, you can adopt over the phone
*30 days of complimentary MetLife pet insurance (optional)
*Adoption fees include spay or neuter, microchip, vaccinations, and license at no additional cost

Adoption: 661-868-7100 • [email protected]
Foster: 661-868-7130 • [email protected]
Rescue: 661-549-4355 • [email protected]

Address

3951 Fruitvale Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93308

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	2pm - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16618687100

Website

http://www.kerncountyanimalservices.org/, https://linktr.ee/kcaslinktree

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